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Government is doing everything it can to address the country’s problem of load shedding, says Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Director-General Phumla Williams. ....
2021-05-03 14:30:45 GMT2021-05-03 22:30:45(Beijing Time) Xinhua English JOHANNESBURG, May 3 (Xinhua) The media plays a critical role in disseminating information, countering fake news particularly during the COVID-19, said Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Director General Phumla Williams. Williams made the remarks while commemorating World Press Freedom Day Monday. She said increasing fake news has negative impact on individuals, the public and democracy. In an era of instant information sharing, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for trustworthy and fact checked news for public good is crucial. The GCIS welcomes its regular interactions with the media through platforms that cater for strengthening relationships while also allowing us to speak about the work of government and to share our successes and challenges, said Williams, thanking the media for spreading information about the state of national preparedness, precaution ....